Diwali mela opens in Noida

Noida Authority chief executive officer Balwinder Singh inaugurated the Diwali Mela at Sector 15 here on Saturday. HT reports.

Noida Authority chief executive officer Balwinder Singh inaugurated the Diwali Mela at Sector 15 here on Saturday.

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Organised by the Sector 15 RWA and Club 15A, in partnership with Hindustan Times, the mela helps inculcate traditional and cultural values among youngsters.

It also serves as a ground to exchange greetings with the community.

Stalls selling Indian handicrafts, jewellery, chocolates, garments and organic food items among others have been set up. Cultural programmes like music and comedy shows were organised to enthral the visitors.

The mela also attracted

some singers and performers from Bollywood and a dance troupe.